35 Must Haves For Manageing Stress, Straight From Our Editors

"Hunching over my laptop has been the norm for me since the beginning of the pandemic. Over time, I've noticed pain and stiffness in my upper back, and I had to figure out how to relief some of it. In the last few months, I found the TriggerPoint Grid Foam Roller ($35), and my shoulder stiffness is in the past. For just a few minutes every night, I roll on this foam roller, focusing on what's hurting, and the accupressure style is everything I need to feel loose and ready to relax." — Sheneca Sharpe, support associate, Editorial Operations

"I use the Neck Rescue ($40) tool to relieve neck tension very often. No one really wants to give themselves a neck massage, and this tool is equipped with finger-like massage prongs to get deep relief. The best part? It has three sides to hit all different muscles." — Samantha Brodsky, assistant editor, Fitness

"Cofounded by Bella Hadid and Jen Batchelor, Kin's Lightwave ($30 for an eight-pack) beverage is the perfect way to ease into the day. Formulated with Reishi mushroom, L-Theanine, and L-Tryptophan, each ingredient is meant to calm stress and boost your mood. Each time I crack open a can, I feel both at-ease and like a supermodel." — Angelica Wilson, associate editor, Fitness

"I had been advised to try probiotics but had never felt like they were doing anything until I tried Seed's DS-01 Daily Synbiotic ($50 per month). Once in routine after a few days of taking it at the same early morning time, I could tell they were absolutely working. There is a ton of science involved behind their product, but it's clear that it helps keep your gut clean." — LS

"The Hyperice Vyper Go ($149) vibrating foam roller is like a massage and a stretch session all at once. I love using it on my hamstrings, glutes, and feet, and it's especially convenient when you connect it with the Hyperice app. You can choose from a preprogrammed routine and follow the video prompts to get a great stretch in a specific area (like lower body or feet) or use it as a general warmup before a workout. I could feel the moment my muscles unlocked while using this tech-y foam roller, and recommend it to anyone experiencing soreness!" — Maggie Ryan, assistant fitness editor, Fitness

"The Loop Noise Reduction Earplugs ($25) are unbelievably lightweight, and I love that the little circles looks like jewellery (not foam). They come with a tiny carrying case, so I can bring them on trips if I want to snooze in the car or to ensure I sleep well when I'm not at home. If you have issues with noises interrupting your sleep, I would 100 percent recommend trying earplugs." — Jenny Sugar, staff writer, Fitness

"I keep Juna's little mood-shifting Essential Roller Set ($68) (Balance, Nightcap, and Ease) on my desk and roll on my wrists as needed. They all smell incredible, and I actually do feel more relaxed after using them, even if it's just the ritual of taking a few minutes to do something for yourself." — Dana Avidan Cohn, executive director, Style

"I suffer from chronic tension headaches, and I'm always looking for ways to find relief when OTC meds aren't cutting it. I keep my Imak Compression Pain Relief Mask ($14) and Eye Pillow in the freezer, and it's the first thing I grab when I have a headache now. It's filled with beads instead of gel, so it doesn't get hard and stiff like other ice masks, and it provides just enough weight and compression to relieve the pressure. I fall asleep 10/10 times and wake up headache-free." — JS

"So Good So You's cold-pressed Probiotic Shots ($4) are an essential on my shopping list. Available in over a dozen flavours, it gives me an energy boost that helps me stay alert throughout a meeting-filled day." — Sade Strehlke, editor-in-chief, POPSUGAR

"TruZen's 10 Day Trial ($13) of its 25mg CBD capsules was my introduction to the brand. I found that after a few times, I was able to sleep through the night without feeling groggy in the morning. I'm a fan of any product that helps me get a good night's sleep, so I'm 100 percent thankful for these capsules." — Angelica Wilson, associate editor, Fitness

"I've battled with anxiety since college, but this past year was the worst it's ever been. After countless sleepless nights and unforeseen panic attacks that altered my day-to-day life, I decided it was time to take action. This notebook was a huge step. The Anti-Anxiety Notebook ($38) by Therapy Notebooks is designed by therapists and is based on a successful psychological treatment for anxiety called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT. The book contains prompts, questions, and informative tips that help you look at anxiety in a whole new light. I love it, plus its attractive design looks great on my nightstand." — Haley Lyndes, editorial assistant, Living

"I struggle to fall asleep, and one of my main issues is any sort of light coming in through my windows. Blackout curtains didn't help, so I tried Mzoo's Sleep Eye Mask ($20). Best decision ever. I can also open my eyes with it on, which makes it feel much less restricting than other eye masks." — Ariel Baker, assistant editor, Beauty

"Aside from the colour options making this feel less like a sex toy and more like an artsy piece of decor I sometimes use to get off, Dame's Aer ($95) design makes this toy addicting as hell. Sleek and simple, Aer uses quick pulses of, well, air to mimic the most satisfying parts of oral stimulation. With five patterns and five speeds, this toy might just surprise you with how quickly it works." — TM

"Everytime I go to a spa for a massage, I choose to add aromatherapy for its calming effects. The first time I rolled The Now Scent by The Now ($26) on my on my chest, the mix of french lavender and chamomile essential oils made me feel like I was back at the spa. Its soothing scented oils didn't irritate my sensitive skin. It never leaves my bedside." — AW